Need a set of Rear Brake Backing Plates for a 1950 Champion

[indianrob]

Does anyone have a set of Rear Brake Backing Plates for a 1950 Champion or know where to look?

Thanks!

Rob

[StudeRich]

This may not be what you want to hear but, if you had 50 years plus experience with Studebakers like I have, you would think like I do, and get rid of these '47 to '53 Type Lockheed Brakes, and never look back.

I was just thinking, depending on how deep you are already into this brake rebuild you may want to look for either a Champion or Commander, Lark 6 or V8 or whatever, 1954 to 1966 complete brake system with standard Star Wheel Adjusters instead of trying to repair that one.

I understand that the complexity or cost may be too much for you, but I just have to tell you the best way to do it before you go too deep with that rebuild, IF it is not too late.

Yes you can find the backing plates, here and on other SDC mediums like the wanted ads in Turning Wheels or the Studebaker Swap page on line, but you could even easier find a later system someone no longer needs.

Good luck getting your '50 Champion back on the Road.

[Edsel G. Tattooer]

I have a hole set of breaks from my 52 champion Im looking to get rid of. backing plates and all.

[indianrob]

This may not be what you want to hear but, if you had 50 years plus experience with Studebakers like I have, you would think like I do, and get rid of these '47 to '53 Type Lockheed Brakes, and never look back.

I was just thinking, depending on how deep you are already into this brake rebuild you may want to look for either a Champion or Commander, Lark 6 or V8 or whatever, 1954 to 1966 complete brake system with standard Star Wheel Adjusters instead of trying to repair that one.

I understand that the complexity or cost may be too much for you, but I just have to tell you the best way to do it before you go too deep with that rebuild, IF it is not too late.

Yes you can find the backing plates, here and on other SDC mediums like the wanted ads in Turning Wheels or the Studebaker Swap page on line, but you could even easier find a later system someone no longer needs.

Good luck getting your '50 Champion back on the Road.

You are right but I'm afraid I enjoy keeping the car as correct as possible (I'm one of THOSE people). I appreciate the leads to other Studebaker sites!

Good luck with your projects!

Rob

[indianrob]

I have a hole set of breaks from my 52 champion Im looking to get rid of. backing plates and all.

I'm looking for just the backing plates. I don't know if you're interested in breaking up the set. I also need to research which years are interchangeable. Let me know and I'll do some research.

[royvaldez]

I have the rear plates for a 1950 Champion. call me. I am located near Placerville ca.

[Edsel G. Tattooer]

I sure can let me know if you want them.